Dear Club Members
I was informed this Thursday morning of the passing of Ross Springer, owner and skipper of the blue fleet yacht Izzi.
Ross competed in Izzi on Wednesday night and was in the raft up at the club when the 40 knot southerly hit.
I saw him waiting patiently in the raft up for the outer yachts to clear little suspecting it would be his last visit to GFS.
Ross passed away at home Wednesday night and we will circulate details of funeral arrangements in due course.
Ross has been a valued member of the club and for several years we raced against him in the Blue division and also the Winter Wednesday events at RANSA.
Ross has been a loyal supporter of racing at GFS and will be greatly missed.
On behalf of all GFS members I express my sincere condolences to Ross’ family.
Regards
David Edmiston
Commodore
